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What is the most important information I should know about diethylpropion?
| Pronunciation: | dye eth ill PROE pee on |
| Brand: | Tenuate, Tenuate Dospan |
| Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Diethylpropion may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities. |
| Diethylpropion is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually. |
| Do not crush, chew, or open any "once-daily" diethylpropion tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole. |

| Last updated: | February 19, 2003 |
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